David Beckham’s Style: Deconstructed for the Modern British Man

These days it’s sometimes hard to remember what David Beckham is most famous for. While his fancy footwork made him a hero on the pitch, it’s his good looks that endeared him to thousands of non-football watching females. After marrying Victoria from the Spice girls, the Beckham’s fame spiralled and David’s unusual yet intriguing sense of style soon set him out as a man to be contended with- on and off the pitch.

While Victoria has been keen to make a name for herself in the fashion field, it can’t be denied that some of Beckham’s outfit choices have raised eyebrows and broken down barriers when it comes to men’s fashion.

It’s was his unique place in the public eye that made Beckham the perfect guy to introduce men around the country to styles they otherwise might have balked at. For example, who other than a football hero could have attempted to popularise the sarong amongst young British men? However, if there’s one thing David Beckham knows how to do above all else, it’s rock a suit.

The star knows the golden rule of suit buying; no matter what the price the cut is always the most important thing. An ill-fitting suit looks cheap even if it cost you thousands. While not everyone has Beckham’s sporting physique, a closely fitting suit makes the most of all body types. Beckham also has a way of adding personality to a suit with help of some well thought out touches.

Choose a good suit and you can dress it up with a waistcoat and slimmer tie for special events, a crisp shirt when you want to look professional and dress it down with a t-shirt and boots when it’s a casual look you’re going for. Beckham has even been known to wear a hoodie under a suit – only for the most daring to attempt.

Beckham really does excel at looking laid back and relaxed no matter where he is, and it’s his careful casual style choices that add to this aura. A pair of jeans accessorised with a leather belt can be instantly transformed with the addition of a white shirt and waistcoat. Beckham also reminded men everywhere that a cardigan or chunky knit jumper worn with the right attitude should be a wardrobe staple for every man in the colder months.

The best and easiest way to steal the famous Beckham style on a budget is to stock up on the accessories. From a slouch beanies to woolly scarves and man purses there are plenty of ways to add a David Beckham touch to your mens clothing collection – make sure you don’t forget the addition of several pairs of sunglasses for some real star quality.